Lead Power BI Developer - London

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Lead Power BI Developer. This role involves designing and developing data visualisation tools to support investment decisions. Candidates should have strong Power BI skills, experience in financial services, and the ability to engage with stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £80k - £100k and a hybrid working policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Power BI solutions in a financial services environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop reports, dashboards, and KPI scorecards using Power BI.
• Connect to and transform data from various sources.
• Support user adoption and continuous improvement of Power BI tools.

Skills

Power BI experience

DAX

SQL

Data modeling

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Power Apps

eFront

Job description

Overview

Lead Power BI Developer - London

Our client is a purpose-led financial institution focused on global development and long-term impact investing. They operate in a highly collaborative and regulated environment, supporting sustainable growth across emerging markets.

Job Description

This is a great opportunity to work in a purpose led financial organisation with a global development focus, where your skills in data visualisation and storytelling will help drive insight and decision making at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop reports, dashboards, and KPI scorecards using Power BI Desktop
• Develop across the Power Platform suite
• Connect to and transform data from various sources (SQL, SharePoint, Excel, etc.)
• Integrate Power BI reports with other applications using embedded analytics
• Apply advanced DAX calculations and implement row-level security
• Work with users to co-develop dashboards and provide training
• Define and improve Power BI development standards and documentation
• Support user adoption and continuous improvement of Power BI tools
• Ensure clear, secure design aligned with best practice and business needs

The Successful Applicant

Lead Power BI Developer - London

You'll bring experience delivering Power BI solutions in a financial services environment, ideally within Private Equity, Private Debt, or Development Finance. You're not just technically strong you can translate data into stories and bring non-technical stakeholders with you.

Essential Skills

• Strong Power BI experience including DAX, SQL, and data modelling
• Experience implementing row-level security
• Confident working with data sources including SQL, SharePoint, Excel, DevOps
• Solid understanding of data warehousing and data transformation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work with both BAU and project teams
• Clear documentation and delivery processes
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

Desirable Skills

• Experience in Private Equity or Development Finance
• Familiarity with eFront or other portfolio management systems
• Knowledge of MS Azure Data Factory (Pipelines)
• Exposure to Power Apps

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits from £80k - £100k + Benefits & Hybrid working policy
• The chance to shape and influence data reporting in a purpose driven financial organisation, using modern tools like Power BI, Azure Data Factory, and eFront.
• A collaborative working environment where your work directly supports high-impact investment decisions across global markets.
• Opportunities for professional growth through cross-functional projects, stakeholder engagement, and exposure to both business-as-usual and strategic change initiatives.

If you are ready to take your next step and contribute to meaningful global change through data, we look forward to welcoming you to the team.

Applications for the role closes on the 4th of July and applications will be reviewed post this date.